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Ukraine is liberating more territory than Russia is occupying — and we are doing so primarily with our own capabilities. Fact. In early 2022, while much of the world was still calibrating its response, Ukraine was already liberating Kyiv region and other areas — with limited external support. Also a fact. Early, decisive actions did exist. Before February 24, the United Kingdom, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, and Canada delivered lethal assistance: Stingers, Javelins, anti-tank weapons, small arms, ammunition. These were not symbolic steps. They were timely. After February 24, the United States moved first at scale — announcing a $350 million package on February 26. Shortly thereafter, the European Union took an unprecedented step, allocating €450 million for lethal assistance and €50 million for non-lethal support through the European Peace Facility — effectively breaking a long-standing political taboo. Speed mattered then. It still does. Today, the international response to threats linked to Iran is faster, clearer, more synchronized. The capacity for rapid, decisive action has always existed. The difference lies in how quickly it is activated. Because delays cost territory. Delays cost lives. Timely decisions change outcomes.